Thorlak Balkisson

Thorlak Balkisson (851-880) was a Danish soldier in the service of Heimiliborg during the late 9th century AD. In 880, he served in King Anlaf of Heimiliborg's army during his war with King Alfred the Great of Wessex for control of the Midlands, and he was slain during Anlaf's last stand at the Battle of Kelmarsh.